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Zombie Brain Cupcakes

Zombie Brain Cupcakes: 3-Ingredient Spooky Treat Kids Love

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Spooky and delicious Zombie Brain Cupcakes, perfect for Halloween. These mini cupcakes use beet puree for a natural red hue.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup beet puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with cupcake papers.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a large bowl.
  3. Mix sugar, beet puree, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  4. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well combined.
  5. Scoop two teaspoons of batter into each cupcake paper.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool completely.

Notes

  • Use fresh beet puree for best color.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cupcake
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg